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Layered Basil-Roasted Red Pepper Spread

The party dazzler. That's you, when you arrive on the scene with roasted red peppers and olives layered with a creamy herb spread.

Prep time

15 min

Total time

1 hr 15 min

Servings

Makes 1-3/4 cups spread, or 14 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

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    Ingredients
    • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, divided
    • 5 pitted black olives, chopped
    • 1 tub (12 oz.) cream cheese spread
    • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil
    • 1 clove garlic, peeled
    • 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted
    •  RITZ Crackers
Preparation
  • Cut star shape from 1 pepper using 1/2-inch cookie cutter or sharp knife; reserve for later use. Chop pepper trimmings and remaining peppers; combine with olives.
  • Use pulsing action of blender to blend cream cheese spread, basil and garlic until smooth. Wash cream cheese tub; line with plastic wrap, with ends of wrap extending over side.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into prepared tub; top with olive mixture and remaining cream cheese mixture. Press firmly into cup with back of spoon.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Unmold cheese spread onto plate; discard plastic wrap. Top cheese spread with nuts and reserved pepper star as shown in photo.
  • Serve with the crackers.

Recipe Tips

SubstitutePrepare using reduced-fat cream cheese spread.

Serving SuggestionServe with your favorite crackers, such as WHEAT THINS Big Snacks or TRISCUIT Crackers, in addition to the RITZ Crackers. Makes 14 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread, and 11 WHEAT THINS Big Snacks or 6 TRISCUIT Crackers each.

Special ExtraFor a holiday flair, serve with RITZ Snowflake Crackers.

104775
Amount per serving Calories 150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 4.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 260mg
Carbohydrate 11g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 0% DV
Vitamin C 2% DV
Calcium 4% DV
Iron 4% DV
Potassium 2% DV
Vitamin D 0% DV

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